Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions

Feb 11 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Thursday:

** The Kroger Co, the largest supermarket chain in
the United States, is seeking to acquire Fresh Market Inc
, a U.S. specialty grocery retailer that has been
exploring a sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

** Online music streaming service Pandora Media Inc
has held discussions about selling itself, the New York Times
reported, citing people briefed on the talks.

** Generic drugmaker Mylan NV said it would acquire
Meda AB in a $7.2 billion cash-and-stock deal in its
third attempt to buy the Swedish company.